The NFL has already suspended running back Mike Leshoure for the first two games of the season for a pair of marijuana arrests. Nick Fairley could find himself sidelined also.

Even though Fairley’s drunk driving and marijuana possession issues have not been through the court system, he could be suspended early in the season according to the commissioner.

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“I met with Nick earlier this spring and we talked about where he is, we don’t (have to wait for court process) by policy, particularly if there’s a pattern of behavior,’’ Goodell said. “If there is not a pattern we certainly do acknowledge the legal process and want to be respectful of that.”

Goodell was vague but left the door open that Fairley could be suspended before his court hearings.

“You really just have to go through the process, you can’t let (playoff scenarios) be involved. You have to say listen what is the process we have to go through and you stick to that process and make the decision that’s necessary,’’ Goodell said.

“Any time you’re dealing with discipline particularly suspension, it’s a serious issue and you want to be very careful and thoughtful,’’ he added.

Goodell was expecting to talk to both Fairley and Leshoure during his visit.

He said the message will be the same as it’s been all along: “You’re an NFL player and you have to conduct yourself in a certain way and hold yourself to that standard and we’re going to expect that and uphold that standard.’’

Fairley was asked if he’ll try to state his case.

“I can’t talk about that, but I look forward to talking to him,’’ Fairley said.

Leshoure said he’d like the commissioner to know he’s a good guy. “I’ve learned from it, it is what it is. I knew there was going to be some type of responsibility, repercussions from it. It is what it is.”

Goodell watched morning practice, met with fans, chatted with the Ford family and later in the day he expected to talk to players and coaches.

With the NFL seriously studying concussions, Goodell was asked about Jahvid Best, who hasn’t been cleared to practice nine months after his last concussion.

“I think the medical personnel of the Lions are taking a very cautious approach which is the correct one. It’s a medical decision and medical people make those decisions and that’s true throughout the league,’’ Goodell said.

He said the league closely monitors the care that injured players receive.

“The medical care that our players get is extraordinary. Jahvid, in particular, has seen a number of doctors outside the Detroit Lions organization,’’ Goodell said. “They’ve all focused on his case and make sure that we can make the best decisions for Jahvid Best.’’